Head off those post-vacation blues

Head off those post-vacation blues

So you were able to take a vacation. How do you get back into the flow? Here are a few tips: 1) Call a co-worker a day before you head back in. Find out what has been going down since you’ve been away—projects, recent emergencies, etc. 2) Come back Tuesday. Mondays...
Eat Your Way to a Good Mood!

Eat Your Way to a Good Mood!

As any self-respecting chocoholic will know, chocolate contains the same chemical which is released in the brain when we fall in love, which almost certainly explains why some people just can’t seem to get enough of the stuff.  Did you know though, that hot, spicy...
Get Started On Reading To Your Kids

Get Started On Reading To Your Kids

Reading to your children should start early. Really early. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends starting as soon as your children are born. Reading stimulates brain development and language skills, as well as fostering a closer emotional bond between parents...
Stay Safe When Lightning Threatens

Stay Safe When Lightning Threatens

Lightning kills an average of 62 people per year, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms can strike year round, so it pays to know how to protect yourself and your family from injury and death from lightning. Here’s what to keep in mind: • Proximity....
Stay Healthy!

Stay Healthy!

Be determined to get moving and stay active. Everyone knows that exercise can benefit the heart, waistline and even the mind. But there’s a real problem between what we know and what we do. More than 60 percent of American adults don’t exercise regularly,...
The Benefits of Taking Your Child Outdoors

The Benefits of Taking Your Child Outdoors

Children are active. Many children participate in a number of different after school activities, including sports. Unfortunately, when school ends, there are many children that do not know what to do. If you are the parent of a school aged child, who is currently on...